The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Robot Vacuums, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Price
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#1
#51
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
5500Pa, strong on carpet & hard floors
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
LiDAR multi-floor mapping, no-go zones
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
Decent avoidance, occasional snags on dark rugs
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
Self-empty dock, 2.5L bag, 7+ weeks
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Vibrating pad with auto-lift, 350ml tank
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
Full app with zones, schedules, voice control
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
Premium flagship (~$800), good features but pricey
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best premium all-in-one robot vacuum and mop

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